Be the One Who Spreads the Word
that Treatment Works
RESOURCES:
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IL Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances
1-833-2FINDHELP (the Helpline is the only statewide, public resource for finding substance use treatment and recovery services in Illinois) Illinois Department of Human Services and Health Resources in Action. -
National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357) and Online Treatment Locators —24/7 treatment, referrals and information (SAMHSA.) -
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
Booklet available for distribution through NIDA — free booklets and free shipping —provides scientific information about the disease of addiction (National Institute on Drug Abuse). -
Drugs & the Brain Wallet Cards
Packs of 50 available free and free shipping — this tool is designed to prepare individuals to return to their home environment and allows for people to identify triggers that can prompt relapse – also includes information on how to get resources and help (National Institute on Drug Abuse). -
The Separation Between Addiction Treatment and Healthcare
One-page printable PDF that explores the history of addiction treatment, integrating substance use treatment into primary health care services, and what better treatment integration looks like (The Institute for Research, Education, and Training in Addictions). -
National Recovery Month
A national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a health and rewarding life. -
National Prevention Week
An annual health observance dedicated to increasing awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders. Each year, for one week in May, communities and organizations across the country come together to raise awareness about the importance of substance use prevention and positive mental health (SAHMSA). -
Recovery Month Toolkit
This toolkit is released each year by SAMHSA and provides information to support communities and their recovery month activities (SAMHSA).